READ HERE WHAT SOME PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY
ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LTD
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in-depth breakdown of the top ten hand break turners courtesy of the old git's
hire drive and why hire drive cars should never be purchased. There is nothing
like screwing him from the inside out. keep up the good work! yours faithfully
The Real Mole..
you who have complained on this site, you all learned the hard way -fancy press,
cheap deals caught your eyes. I know before the ink was dry you did look around
for a car and opted for Arnold's cheap car, and know at you're cost. CHEEP CAR
CHEAP SERVICE. By the way I worked for the man (Mr Clark) . Don't get me wrong I
worked for Cordiners Rover Dundee then Laidlaw an then my eyes where opened
Arnold bought us, customer was always king in business (they pay the wages)
Arnold is OK, it is the nuttier that work for him. They are all over the country
working on a limited budget. It is a numbers game in car sales, the salesmen do
a good job selling you a car at a good deal (that is why you bought your car)
but the service department, that all this site is about, they don't give a hoot
about you or the car - they work on there own target's. You spend £2,000 plus
of hard eared cash on a car with a thir!
ty day warranty - WHY ? . All franchises are the same but an independent car
dealer always give six months plus, free off charge and will always be there for
the silliest of problems. They know customer is king. What I am trying to say is
franchise companies sell cars, they do know the people. Your complaint is OK in
my eyes but you did buy the car. I know work for a very good local garage and
know all the customers who we deal with us are knot there cars.
A few years ago, we were in the Paisley Eat Lane show room looking at new cars.
Mum Dad & 2 kids, aged about 4 and 7. we were in the forecourt, and the
advertising was all billed as "a Peach of a Deal". The cars were displayed with
balloons, helium fill, to represent peaches.
The youngest was fascinated by these, and eventually grabbed the string, and it
came loose, and floated away.
Up it went, the small boy fascinated !
to our surprise, THE MAN HIMSELF, came out and told us that the balloons cost
nearly £3.00 each, and to keep the kids in check.
We kept our own cheque.
Ta Ta
Arnold.
and I had to take finance out with my mother as guarantor.
During the test the test drive there was a red brake warning light on the dash
board... "that's just the pads" advised the salesman. Ok I thought fair enough.
It was agreed that this would be done before I purchased the car.
I fell in love with the car. So bought it.
I was advised that the car required an MOT and a few bits and bobs to take it up
to "Arnold's standards". I was advised 3 days. That quickly became 4 days. Sorry
did I say 4 I meant 7. And so on.... 12 days later the car was ready to be
collected.
As I drove home I noticed that the car was drawing to the middle of the road
every time I turned left. I nipped into my local Vauxhall dealership to see if
they had any idea what could be causing this.
Now this car had just been Mot'd, right?
Anti roll bar pin burst - Causing the swerving
Exhaust baffles loose - Although it was new for the MOT?
Brake fluid missing - yes, there was no brake fluid at all
Brake warning light - Bulb has simply been removed
Heavy oil leak - Due to burst pipe
Bald tyre - offside rear
I took the car back, obviously, but the salesman was less than interested in the
fact that I was having problems.
It ended up I had to go back 4 times before I was given an appointment to have
the car repaired. Although my MOT certificate claimed that this work really
should have been carried out. This is illegal isn't it? Putting a car through an
MOT without actually making it road worthy!
The car was repaired (supposedly) and I returned to Vauxhall to have them check
the car out. This had to happen a further 3 times as they either found that the
faults had not been rectified or that other faults had been uncovered.
After around 2 months I finally had the car that I had wanted in full working
order! This page makes me feel slightly better about the whole affair as I know
that I am not the only one that was screwed by Arnold Clark.
I was put off for life. I will never purchase a car from Arnold Clark again.
first opportunity. The standard of the managers at my branch ranged from very
poor to laughable.
The company seems to favour younger guys as managers, in the knowledge that these
guys won't "rock the boat" and will think they're embarking on some stellar
career with real prospects, with a go ahead company. That's a laugh...what these
"managers" using the term in its loosest sense) actually get is poor pay and
conditions, and a VERY long working week.
Oh...and don't even think of being critical of anything to do with the
company. you'll be out the door. Everyone is looking over their shoulder, in this
environment that uses fear as a stick to keep the workers in line.
Surprised they didn't insist on all employees singing the company song every
morning before starting work.
He thinks he's made it socially, but he doesn't know his Sancerre from his
Chablis..:)
Great site and keep up the good work..
JANUARY THE CLUTCH BEGAN SLIPPING , SO I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY AGREED ! THEN
THEY TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AS IT WAS REGISTERED IN
SEPT 00 AND CARRIED ONLY A ONE YEAR MANUFACTURES. WARRANTY. PART OF THE REASON FOR
BUYING THAT VEHICLE WAS THE PIECE OF MIND OF HAVING THE BALANCE OF A THREE YEAR
WARRANTY AS ADVERTISED IN THEIR SHOWROOM AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE AND TOLD TO ME
BY THE "SALESMAN". WHO BLATANTLY CALLED ME A LIAR! THE UPSHOT BEING I DROVE OUT
OF THE SHOWROOM WITH A POXY ONE MONTH "ARNOLD CLARK" WARRANTY! WOULD HE LET HIS
DAUGHTER IN THE ADVERTS BE LIED TO ANYWAY AFTER MORE PHONE CALLS IT WAS AGREED
TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE AS I COMPLAINED ABOUT A CLUTCH GOING AT 27K! IT WAS
REVEALED THAT A FAULTY PRESSURE PLATE WAS TO BLAME . AS IT WAS NOT MY FAULT
CITREON AGREED TO PAY 50% OF THE BILL WHICH WAS IN TOTAL £440! THERE MUST BE A
LOT MORE PEOPLE OUT THERE DRIVING AROUND IN PICASSOS !
REGISTERED. IN 2000(SEPT.) WHO THINK THEY HAVE THE BALANCE OF WARRANTY OUTSTANDING.
BASICALLY I WAS LIED TO !PROMISES DELIVERED ARNOLD? MAYBE TO YOUR DAUGHTER
!!!!!! SUFFICE TO SAY I WONT BE BACK IN THE LIARS DEN AT LINWOOD!!.
under Lyme to look at cars. I'm looking to buy my first car and I haven't a
clue about them. Anyway the sales rep I spoke to was very friendly and helpful.
and initially i was quite impressed. So this morning I thought i would have a
look on the internet before going b
back to Arnold's. Aren't I glad I found your site. I have now decided to look
elsewhere. I'm quite shocked, I was so close to buying a car from them. Now i
think about it, there's something what makes me laugh. I was telling the sales
rep that I wanted something reliable that wouldn't have costly repair bills, and
the rep replied " We wouldn't want you to have an unreliable car, therefore we
wouldn't sell you something with problems". what a joke! Thanks again. .
of buying a new car from Arnold Clark, we gave them the benefit of the doubt
with our new Mazda MX5, sad to say all the promises were not delivered this
time again. Needless to say we will not be buying from them again.
IS THE MECHANICS WHO CARRY OUT A DODGY SERVICE. I THINK YOU'LL FIND THE
MECHANICS CARRY OUT THERE JOB WELL. ITS THE KNOB HEAD MANAGERS WHO GIVE THE BAD
SERVICE AS THERE WORKING ON A TIGHT BUDGET. STILL THEY HAVE NO REASON TO HAVE
THERE HEADS STUCK UP THERE ARSE! CUSTOMERS ARE PAYING AND DESERVE THE RIGHT TO
RECEIVE WHAT THERE PAYING FOR..
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